Justice David K. Overstreet Announces At-Large Vacancy in Fourth Judicial Circuit

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for an at-large circuit judge vacancy in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

The vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Douglas L. Jarman, effective January 29, 2025.

Illinois Supreme Court Releases Annual Report

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the release of a newly redesigned Annual Report Administrative Summary for 2023.

The Illinois Courts Annual Report for 2023 contains a summary of the day-to-day operations of the Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Court, and highlights judges, court managers, committees, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, and other justice partners who carry out the work of the third branch of government.

Inside the League: Key Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Pro Sports

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

Register Early! Space is limited to the first 20 people! Don’t miss this informative program that explores the most pressing legal challenges faced by major sports leagues today – from negotiating high-stakes broadcasting rights and navigating complex contract negotiations, to the critical legal issues shaping professional sports. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to understand the evolving legal landscape of professional sports and the strategies used by leaders at the forefront of the industry.

The Rochester Board of Education has hired an Monticello, Illinois-based law firm to investigate the district superintendent who was placed on paid administrative leave.

From: 
The State Journal-Register

A shifting “law firm talent model” is bad news for associates, who make up a lesser proportion of lawyers in law firms than they did during the Great Recession, according to the 2025 Report on the State of the U.S. Legal Market.

From: 
ABA Journal

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The conditions are approved by IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, following a thorough review by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) and IDPH staff. 

From: 
WREX

The real estate companies kept rents high with RealPage’s software and by sharing information, the antitrust complaint says.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Lawmakers this week passed a bill aimed at boosting the development of renewable energy generation, but its proponents said the final measure was a “skinny” version of what they had hoped to pass.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

ISBA Assembly Elects Four “At Large” Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The ISBA Assembly elected four “At Large” delegates to the ABA House of Delegates during its meeting held on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, during the ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting.

The two delegates from Cook County are Emily Masalski and Bianca Brown. The two delegates from outside Cook County are Brian Flynn and Cindy Buys.